Pfleiderer Says Offices Searched in Antitrust Case
Neumarkt, Germany, March 10, 2010--Pfleiderer AG said that its offices were searched in connection with an investigation relating to possible violations of antitrust law.
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NSF International Hosting Climate Policy Forums
Ann Arbor, MI, March 11, 2010--NSF International has partnered with The Climate Registry to host a series of regional climate policy forums throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Commercial Delinquencies Rose in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, March 11, 2010--Delinquency rates continued to increase in the fourth quarter for most commercial/multifamily mortgage investor groups, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Qu-Cork Gets Greenguard Certifications
Memphis, TN, March 11, 2010--Global Market Partners Inc. said it is the first cork flooring company in the U.S. to achieve both Greenguard and Greenguard Children and Schools Certification.
Survey Shows Hiring Plans Inching Higher
Milwaukee, WI, March 11, 2010--A net 5% of employers said they expect to hire in the second quarter, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released Tuesday.
RugMark Publishes Sourcebook for Designers
Washington, DC, March 11, 2010--RugMark USA is continuing its efforts to eliminate the use of child labor in the carpet industry by publishing the GoodWeave Rug Sourcebook.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Second Straight Week
Washington, DC, March 11, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000, the second decline in a row, according to the Labor Department.
Mannington Names Grizzle COO, To Become CEO
Salem, NJ, March 9, 2010--Mannington Mills announced today that Russell Grizzle has joined the company as COO until the end of 2011, when he will take over for current president and CEO Tom Davis, who is retiring.
Job Openings Increase in January to 2.7 Million
Washington, DC, March 10, 2010--U.S. job openings increased by 193,000 in January to a seasonally adjusted 2.7 million, the highest level in nearly a year, the Labor Department reported.
Surfaces Organizers Get Jump on 2011 Show
Dallas, TX, March 10, 2010--Organizers of the Surfaces Expo said that 25% of the show floor for next year's event is already reserved by exhibitors.